“Techniques are available to teach the ‘Three Fold Process’ of separation, purification, and cohobation. As an example, in the plant world, one can extract the alchemical sulphur, which is the essential oil. Then, one can extract from the purified plant, the spirit. This exhibits itself as alcohol. Happily, ‘store bought’ ethyl alcohol will do nicely. Finally, the residue of the plant, the ‘fecal...

“Death is the only wise adviser that we have. Whenever you feel … that everything is going wrong and you’re about to be annihilated, turn to your death and ask if that is so. Your death will tell you that you’re wrong; that nothing really matters outside its touch. Your death will tell you, ‘I haven’t touched you yet.’” – Carlos Castaneda, Journey to...